The smell of wet pine needles mixed with a potpourri of wild flowers, ferns, mountain meadow grasses and mud produced a heady fragrance beyond anything one could find bottled on a store shelf. I inhaled the aroma deeply, stirring imaginations of cozy winter cabins warmed by fireplaces ablaze with crackling wood. White tennis shoes contrasted with deep dark brown dirt as we trod up the gentle slope. A neatly manicured trail led us along this sky-high peak at … Continue reading →
One can hardly walk down the streets of our neighborhood without drawing in the heady fragrance of Spring’s white orange blossom’s dripping from the heavy laden trees. The scent tantalizes one’s senses like warm maple syrup poured atop pancakes. The aroma drifting in through our patio door beckons me to put aside my tasks, step into our garden, and drink in the beauty before my eyes. Standing next to our orange tree, I am captivated by the clusters of blossoms hanging above each leaf. Clusters holding … Continue reading →
